Sunday, June 10, 2007

The slipper orchids, with their distinctive modified lip or "pouch", have long been highly prized in horticulture. They are cultivated throughout the world, and countless hybrids have been produced from the 80 or so species.Clockwise from top:Paphiopedilum (sukhakulii x Virgo)(hybrid)Paphiopedilum tonsumPaphiopedilum venustum var.measuresianumPaphiopedilum maudiae (hybrid)Paphiopedilum gael (hybrid)